2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.1L Diesel · AV12 JEN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in March 2026 at 99,666 miles, but the maintenance trend reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the car passed its most recent test, the tester flagged multiple advisories including a deteriorated anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover, defective wiper blades, and rear tyres reaching the legal limit. This suggests the owner tends to address faults only when they reach a point of failure or formal inspection rather than performing scheduled preventative maintenance. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical annual-use profile, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. Between the March 2023 test at 72,600 miles and the March 2025 test at 90,975 miles, the vehicle covered 9,375 miles, indicating steady and regular usage. However, the sharp failure in March 2025 occurring just one mile after the previous years pass highlights that components are being pushed to their limits over the annual inspection interval. A physical inspection must focus on the suspension and braking system due to recurring issues. The March 2025 failure for a fractured offside rear coil spring and a corroded nearside coil spring indicates potential vulnerability to salt-related corrosion on the suspension components. Furthermore, the 2024 record noted pitted and scored front brake discs, which implies the braking system requires checking for further thinning or uneven wear. The repeated mention of tyres being worn out of round or at the limit across 2023, 2025, and 2026 suggests the buyer should verify the wheel alignment to ensure uneven geometry is not causing premature tyre degradation.